The formation of interest groups seems to happen only when interests are threatened by a change in the social and economic environment or in government policy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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American companies tend to raise capital through _______
a. bank loans b. the stock market c. government loans d. increased taxation
The committee system benefits Congress by _______
A) ?removing the law-making authority from Congress B) eliminating the introduction of wasteful bills C) allowing Congress to delegate its authority to the president D) ?dividing the workload and creating areas of expertise E) ?shielding lawmakers from lobbyists
Changes in population growth rates do not have a significant effect on the services provided by state governments
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
All of the following statements regarding the power of American cities are true EXCEPT
a. America's local environment is unique when compared with much of the developed world. b. location decisions of residents and firms have tremendous consequences for the places they move to, as wellas the places they leave c. American cities are granted far more control over land use and zoning powers than much of the developed world. d. American cities are far less dependent on locally generated revenues than much of the developed world.